ShelterNet

Humanities Foundation’s ShelterNet helps families and individuals who have suffered a crisis or setback by providing emergency financial assistance to enable them to stay in their homes or to prevent the loss of essential utility services such as gas, power or water. After several years of providing affordable housing in the Charleston area, Humanities Foundation felt the need to do more to stem the tide of homelessness for low income individuals and families. ShelterNet was created in 1995 to help prevent homelessness by providing emergency financial assistance. The fund pays one-time costs such as rental/utility deposits, overdue rent or mortgage payments if the recipient can demonstrate an ability to otherwise make ends meet. ShelterNet receives referrals for financial assistance from over 100 social service and mental health agencies, programs for the aging, as well as from hospitals, schools, churches, and other nonprofit organizations who work with low-income families and individuals in need.

One-time payment for rental/utility deposits, overdue rent or mortgage payments